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Francis Parke

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Birthplace: Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death: February 21, 1860 (62)
West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Place of Burial: Coatesville Presbyterian Cemetery, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Immediate Family:

Son of John G. Parke and Jane Parke
Husband of Sarah Hart Parke
Father of Maj. Gen. John Grubb Parke, USA

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About Francis Parke

Village Record, February 28, 1860:

"Francis Parke, Esq., died at his residence in West Chester, on Tuesday last. His remains were interred at Coatesville, on Thursday. Mr. Parke took an active interest in public affairs, and was at one time, Burgess of the Borough of West Chester."

Francis was one of six sons of John G. and Jane (Gardner) Parke, after whom the town of Parkesburg was named. Francis married Sarah Gardner and they had at least five children, including Major General John Grubb Parke.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Jan 5 2020, 5:29:32 UTC

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Francis Parke's Timeline

1797
August 12, 1797
Parkesburg, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
1827
September 22, 1827
Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
February 21, 1860
Age 62
West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Coatesville Presbyterian Cemetery, Coatesville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA